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When traveling, it's common to be drawn to the majestic high-speed rail stations, which impress with their towering tops. In the case of Nanjing Station, for example, its top height reached 5996 meters, and the highest point of Wuhan Station is also 58 meters, even if it is a relatively low high-speed rail station, the height is tens of meters.
The public has a variety of interpretations of this design of the high-speed rail station. There is a view that as the country with the longest high-speed rail mileage in the world, China naturally pursues excellence in the construction of high-speed rail stations, which is reflected in the height of high-speed rail stations is a symbol of "high-speed rail". Another view is that this design reflects the Chinese's attention to face and the pursuit of grandeur and grandeur in appearance.
While these speculations are reasonable, the reason why the high-speed rail station design chose a higher building height is not just for the sake of face. So, what's the real reason behind it? Is it just for display or misunderstood as unnecessary waste?
Considering the average height of Chinese, even if it has increased in recent years, there is obviously a huge difference compared to the height of about 60 meters at high-speed rail stations. Is this design really about the grandeur of the appearance, or are there other deeper considerations?
In fact, the design height of high-speed rail stations is related to many factors, including structural safety, functional requirements, future scalability, etc., rather than purely aesthetic considerations. When evaluating the design of high-speed rail stations, these practical factors should be taken into account, not just from the perspective of height or face.
While many people believe that the grandeur of the high-speed rail station was partly about the beauty of the exterior to highlight its sense of class and grandeur, it does reflect people's yearning for beautiful things to a certain extent. However, the view that the reason why the high-speed rail station was built so tall is only for "face" is not comprehensive.
In fact, if it is only for the sake of architectural beauty, it is completely possible to choose to build a lower station body and achieve a similar effect through the luxury of the interior decoration. However, there are more practical considerations behind the design of high-speed rail stations.
In the case of air circulation, for example, this is not unfounded. In 2008, it was reported that a railway station in the south had poor air circulation due to insufficient building height, which caused serious safety hazards. Imagine being in a crowded station, where odors are intertwined, and poor air circulation can easily lead to a decrease in indoor oxygen concentration, and people are likely to feel uncomfortable and even endanger their health when they are in such an environment for a long time.
Therefore, the design height of the high-speed rail station is not only based on architectural aesthetics, but more importantly, based on safety and practicality considerations. By increasing the height of the building, the air circulation in the station can be effectively improved, and the safety problems that may arise during congestion can be reduced, ensuring the comfort and safety of passengers. This design idea is fundamentally to meet the needs of public safety, rather than simply pursuing image display.
Indeed, the core reason why the construction of high-speed rail stations tends to be tall structures is to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers. Considering China's huge population base and the enormous number of high-speed rail stations that can occur during peak hours, a high-speed rail station designed high enough can effectively prevent safety hazards caused by congestion, while providing enough space to cope with the sudden increase in ** and ensure smooth travel for passengers.
In addition, in addition to travel safety, the height of the high-speed rail station is designed with other important factors in mind. For example, the tall platform structure is conducive to improving the lighting conditions in the station. As a public space that needs all-weather lighting, if the high-speed rail station can make full use of natural light, it will greatly reduce the need for artificial lighting, which not only saves energy, but also conforms to the concept of green environmental protection. Through clever design, such as the introduction of dome structures, the use of natural light can be maximized and the reliance on artificial lighting can be reduced.
Further, the design of high-speed rail stations also takes into account the need for ventilation and noise reduction. A taller building structure helps to optimize air circulation and better natural ventilation, which helps to maintain indoor air quality and effectively reduces noise pollution. In busy high-speed rail stations, good ventilation and noise reduction measures are essential to enhance the passenger experience.
To sum up, the tall design of the high-speed rail station is far more than the pursuit of grandeur in appearance, but also out of careful consideration for passenger safety, environmental friendliness and comfortable experience. This design concept reflects the importance of humanization, safety and environmental protection in the construction of modern transportation hubs.
Friends who often take the high-speed rail know that the people in the high-speed rail station are very dense, and this too much will make it noisy. At this time, the large space can show its unique effect. In addition, there are often loudspeakers broadcasting in the station, which often makes everyone feel irritable.
Therefore, in order to make passengers feel relaxed and not feel difficult to breathe, the height of the high-speed rail station will be continuously raised again and again.
Finally, from the perspective of safety, the high-speed rail station tens of meters high can make the indoor air fully flow, so as not to allow viruses and bacteria to multiply rapidly, and secondly, because in case of fire, or accidents, the design of this high dome can help passengers stay away from the shock wave to the greatest extent, thereby reducing the number of personnel and reducing the difficulty of rescue.
Therefore, whether from the perspective of safety or energy conservation and environmental protection, the high-speed rail station tens of meters high is conducive to ensuring the safety of each of our travelers.